124 Elmlawn Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
Last sold Jul 2023 for $719,000
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The property
Source: Braintree Assessor via MassGIS, fiscal year 2025. Not MLS data.
Zoning, taxes & the land
| Zoning | Residence B (B). Confirm with the town before you plan around it. |
| In-law / accessory unit | A single-family home in a district that allows single-family homes by right. Under the 2025 state ADU law, one accessory dwelling up to 900 sq ft (or half the house, if smaller) is generally allowed here without a special permit. Site rules like setbacks and parking still apply. |
| Property tax, FY2025 | About $6,166 a year (assessed $617,800 × $9.98 per $1,000). An estimate: exemptions and abatements change the actual bill. |
| Elevation | About 161 ft above sea level, higher than 83% of Braintree homes. |
| Nearest rail line | About 2,510 ft from the Greenbush commuter rail line. |
Market around Elmlawn Rd: speed 73/100 (sells faster than most of Braintree); activity 79/100. See the numbers →
Zoning from MassGIS tax parcels; elevation from state LiDAR at the parcel's center point; distances are straight-line. Tax uses the town's residential rate for that fiscal year.
Flood zone & environment
- FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Not in a mapped flood zone, so a lender won't require flood insurance.
- Public sewer area. Inside the Braintree Water & Sewer service area, so no Title 5 septic inspection to sell.
- Near Harris Playground. Protected or recreational land about 389 ft away.
Mapped at the parcel's center point from FEMA's flood maps, MassDEP, NHESP and MEMA (via MassGIS). Not a survey or a flood determination: confirm with FEMA's map service or a lender before you rely on it.
Schools & parks nearby
- Donald Ross School0.5 mi10 min walk
- Hollis School1.0 mi20 min walk
- Mary E. Flaherty School1.2 mi25 min walk
- Archie T. Morrison School1.6 mi
- Liberty School3.0 mi
- Highlands on Peach Elementary3.2 mi
- East Middle School0.8 mi16 min walk
- South Middle School3.0 mi
- Braintree High School2.2 mi
- Faxon Park0.3 mi7 min walk
- Ross Elementary School Playground0.4 mi8 min walk
- Adams Playground0.6 mi11 min walk
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point; parks are measured to their nearest edge. Every Braintree public school is listed, nearest first; distance is not the assigned school: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools. School and park locations from MassGIS.
Distance to Braintree landmarks
- Quincy Adams T station (Red Line)0.6 mi12 min walk
- South Shore Plaza1.5 mi
- Braintree T station (Red Line + commuter rail)1.6 mi
- Weymouth Landing / East Braintree station (commuter rail)1.6 mi
- Braintree Town Hall1.6 mi
- Five Corners1.7 mi
- Thayer Public Library1.7 mi
- Weymouth Landing1.8 mi
- Sunset Lake2.0 mi
- Pond Meadow Park2.3 mi
Straight-line distance from the parcel's center point. Walking and driving routes are longer.
Sale history
| Date | Price | Days on market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | $719,000 | 2 | MLS PIN · listed by Cusack & Associates |
Recent sales nearby
- 115 Lawnview Dr — $625,000, Dec 2024 (on this block)
- 106 Home Park Rd — $950,000, Jan 2026 (on this block)
- 146 Burroughs Rd — $1,250,000, Aug 2026 (on this block)
- 84 Conrad St — $875,000, Oct 2026 (on this block)
- 102 Conrad St — $769,300, Oct 2025 (on this block)
Questions about 124 Elmlawn Rd
What flood zone is 124 Elmlawn Rd in?
FEMA flood zone: X (minimal). Not in a mapped flood zone, so a lender won't require flood insurance. Mapped from FEMA's flood maps at the parcel's center point; confirm with FEMA or a lender before relying on it.
Is 124 Elmlawn Rd on town sewer?
Public sewer area. Inside the Braintree Water & Sewer service area, so no Title 5 septic inspection to sell.
What schools are closest to 124 Elmlawn Rd?
The closest Braintree public elementary schools are Donald Ross School (about 0.5 miles) and Hollis School (about 1.0 miles). The closest middle school is East Middle School (about 0.8 miles). Braintree High School is about 2.2 miles away. These are straight-line distances, not school assignments: Braintree assigns schools by address, so check with Braintree Public Schools.
How far is 124 Elmlawn Rd from the T?
The closest station is Quincy Adams T station (Red Line), about 0.6 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 12-minute walk.
What parks are near 124 Elmlawn Rd?
Faxon Park (about 0.3 miles), Ross Elementary School Playground (about 0.4 miles) and Adams Playground (about 0.6 miles), measured to the nearest edge of each park.
What are the property taxes on 124 Elmlawn Rd?
About $6,166 for fiscal 2025, from the assessed value at Braintree's residential rate of $9.98 per $1,000. Exemptions and abatements change the actual bill.
What is 124 Elmlawn Rd zoned?
Residence B (B), per the state's parcel data. As a single-family home in a district that allows single-family by right, it generally qualifies for one accessory dwelling unit up to 900 sq ft under the 2025 state ADU law. Confirm with the town before planning around it.
How fast do homes sell around Elmlawn Rd?
Over the last two years, homes within half a mile of Elmlawn Rd went under agreement in a median 7 days (Braintree: 8) and sold for a median 100.1% of asking (Braintree: 100%), across 72 MLS sales. That puts its market speed at 73 out of 100 against every street in town, where 50 is typical.
On Elmlawn Rd
86 homes, 1 for sale now. Every home on Elmlawn Rd →
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